1. Bullying in Education

2. Bullying: An issue that is known about, but that is not always dealt with. Serious in both boys and girls. It is not only happening in the schools. Bullying has been around for ever, but the media has been paying more attention to it lately. It is on the rise.

3. What is bullying? An intentional act. The child who bullies wants to harm the victim; it is no accident. Means of bullying: Physical, Verbal, Social and Cyber

4. Boys vs. Girls Major differences Girls Often indirect bullying. Often times dealing sexual bullying. Boys Physically aggressive More accepted? More likely to get bullied

5. Why kids bully? Not always because of low self esteem. Family, Peers, Schools, Society, and Acceptance. Many issues that result in bullying Ethnicity Gender Sexual Preference Appearance Association

6. Bullying: Impact in the Classroom Less freedom Decrease in academic performance. Avoiding School Concentration levels decrease

7. Bullying: Impact on Students Low-self esteem Depression Drug/Alcohol problems Suicide

8. Recognizing Bullying Students Role Don’t be afraid Parents Role Keep teachers informed Talk with your kids Teachers role Knowing traits of a bully Signs of a child that is being bullied Being able to help

9. Bullying: What to do? Teacher Intervention Knowing what to do Behavior charts

10. Bullying: What to do? School Tactics Informational programs in younger grades Plays and peer teaching High School punishment Parents and Schools Co-operation Volunteering Keeping teachers informed

11. Bullying: Will it End? How can you help? Be available Make every zone a ‘No Bully Zone’